Author: Gospel Folio Press

As the Lord passed him, Moses witnessed complete harmony between His person and His words. Likewise as the Lord Jesus walked this earth there was never any discrepancy between His character and His declaration (John 17:6, 26). His name (Jehovah is salvation) declared Him and His words and actions manifested His mercy, grace, longsuffering, goodness and truth in a harmonious way. To the believing witnesses it was a glorious sight worthy of worship. By faith it is to us as well. —George Ferrier

The sin in Eden is the cause of all the world's problems because man forfeited his communion relationship with his Creator. The Gospel brings better news. “Ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ” (Eph. 2:13). Now there is a changed allegiance—we have left the ways and desires of the world; a changed position—we are now raised and seated with Christ; a changed condition—no more strangers, but citizens of heaven and children of the household of God. —Milton Haack

No, these are not the words of a prophet of Israel, although they could and should have been. They are the words of the Captain of the Babylonian army, Nebuzaradan. What an indictment when the unbelieving world around us can perceive God’s ways, but we cannot! Aided by the accuser of our brethren (Rev 12:10), unbelievers often see the glaring flaws in our testimony. Is our Gospel hid by unrepentant disobedience? —Rick Morse

Solomon encourages youth to remember God and rejoice in Him but at the same time He gives a solemn warning of a day of accountability. As one gets older, so do the problems of life, often causing hearts to grow harder. There are permanent and temporal consequences to sin. With permanent consequences, no amount of repentance, reformation or restoration will ever undo them. Be wise in your life choices.—James Comte

What did the Lord Jesus give on our behalf? Nothing less than His body, soul and spirit! He suffered as no one else has ever suffered, in all three aspects of His being, all at once, and for all time. May our hearts be full of worship for Him today. —Tom Steere

We often use the terms “strong as a rock.” This rock in the wilderness was no small stone for God stood on it, yet He was able to turn it into a pool from which all of Israel drank. God knows our strengths and desires to change and use them to be fountains and rivers of blessing to others. How does God plan to use you today? Let Him make of you what He wishes in order to make you a blessing to others. —Ken Gross

It was a pitch black night. I was on the far side of the bay when my light suddenly went out. How would I find my way back? The answer was simple. I set my eyes on the light of home. I stumbled a few times but gradually the light grew brighter until finally I reached my destination. Is life hard for you today? The way dark? Don’t be discouraged. Keep your eyes on the One who is our heavenly Light. His grace will see you through. Soon we’ll be home. —J. Fleming

Some have suggested that the great pyramid was constructed at the angle of light's refraction and that the ancient Egyptians expected their monarch’s soul to rise to heaven on a ray of sunlight. Pharaoh knew he had a soul, and he believed there was a heaven, but he missed it, for no ray of sunlight will ever convey a soul to glory. Paul had “a desire to depart, and to be with Christ” (Phil. 1:23) but his assurance lay in the fact that the Lord Jesus had died for him on the cross, and through Christ’s death his sins had been put away. All who believe this will one day be conveyed by Him to heaven. Will you be there? —R. Surgenor